It would be naive to think that a cat’s favorite places to rest are a sofa, an armchair or a windowsill.
Sometimes a furry pet can be found inside the drum of a washing machine.
Let's find out what attracts meowing pets to household appliances and what can be done to eradicate this unhealthy love.
The reason should be sought in the wild habits of domesticated cats.
In order to feel safe, the ancestors of our Barsiks, Murkas and Marquises tried to find hollows in trees, holes, crevices in rocks or shelters under tree roots – only here could they relax a little. The washing machine, in turn, has a surprising similarity with the listed shelters.
Therefore, you should not hope that you will be able to scare away a cat who dreams of being alone and hiding from prying eyes from the washing machine with a simple “shoo-shoo”.
Of course, to avoid an accident, the washing machine should be carefully inspected for the presence of an animal in it.
But it is much more convenient and safer to offer the cat an alternative in the form of a closed house, which will be located at some height above the floor.
